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Deva's walk

By Kirushika Anantharaj

By Kirushika Anantharaj

Deva’s walk

Help Save Australian Hearts—Join Us in Creating Change  

I am deeply passionate about saving Australian hearts and need your help to make a difference. Your generous donations will fund lifesaving heart research, preventing more families from experiencing the devastating loss of a loved one to heart disease.  

For those who may not know, I was married to Deva Anantharaj for seven years, eagerly anticipating the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Tiara, in just four weeks. But on the 19th of June 2011, our world was shattered. At only 32 years old, Deva went out for a night of salsa dancing with friends when he suddenly collapsed. We lost him to a massive heart attack.  

Not only did I lose my loving husband, but our daughter Tiara never had the chance to meet her adoring father. Deva had been counting down the days until he could hold his princess, yet fate cruelly denied him that moment. His loss affected countless lives.  

Fourteen years have passed, yet the memories we shared remain vivid and cherished. Time may move forward, but our love and remembrance of Deva remain unchanged.  

With the unwavering support of my soulmate, best friend, and wonderful partner, Selva Kathiresan, we decided—on what would have been Deva’s 39th birthday—to organise an annual memorial walk in his honor. Every dollar raised goes toward increasing awareness of heart disease and supporting vital research into heart health.  

This year, we will walk 13 kilometers on Sunday, June 22, just after Deva’s 14th anniversary.  

We invite our dear family, friends, and colleagues to show their support by joining us in the walk, donating, and helping us raise funds. You are not required to complete the full 13 kilometers; each loop is 3.28 kilometers, and you can choose how many rounds to walk.  

Your presence, contribution, and support mean everything to us. We look forward to seeing you there.  

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  

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$2,261

My Goal

$3,000

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Event Information

Sunday 22nd June 09:00 - 14:00
Parramatta Park

Thank you for your support

$200

Panch Panchalingam

$150

Geetha Sivapalan

Great effort Kirushika, congratulations!

$106.12

Pie In The Sky Roadhouse

$106.12

Akalya Nagaruban

Great work Kiru! All the best.

$100

Anonymous

$100

Selvakumaran Kathiresan

$100

Chinniah Anandalingam

$100

John Skorup

Gone too soon, but never forgotten.

$100

Jane Rajeshwari Anantharaj

$54.12

Kirt

Honoured to be walking by your side again this year!

$54.12

Carol Heyward

$54.12

Cara & Alexis

$54.12

Andrew Kostopoulos

well done selv -

$54.12

Srinisuchi

Go Kiru/Selva, Glad to be part of this noble cause and thanks for bringing back the golden memories with Deva

$54.12

Nirmala Anantharaj

$54.12

Kevin Nguyen

$54.12

Adam Youkhana

Great event and wonderful cause. Adam

$54.12

Michael Ehrentraut

May you long continue to celebrate Dev'a's life Selva and may this continue to be a wonderful tribute and inspiration to both you an Tiara what he means and continues to mean in your lives. Proud of you.

$54.12

Jake Doyle

$54.12

Joy Lin

$52.92

Zoe

In Deva's memory 🕊

$50

Mohanraj Vj

$50

Komal Joshi

$50

Siva Mehta

Great cause, keep up the great work!

$50

Nichol Cullen

$50

Jo Hili

Sorry I couldn’t make the walk. You do such a great walk every year and this cause is an amazing one.

$50

Kiru Anantharaj

$50

Julian Place

Congratulations Kiru !!! Enjoy the walk and good luck on achieving your target !! :)

$50

Sunny Wilkinson

Glad to be a part of this great cause!

$50

Prizzy Pearce

$50

Loccie V

$26

Rachana Shrestha

Keep up the good work!

$25

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